News & Insights
CLL's Copyright Review 2025 is Now Available
New Partners Announcement: Dasha Chestukhin and Raphael Nemes
Trademark Law Alert -- Settlement Agreement Concerning One Mark Supports Registration of a Substitute Mark
The 2026 Edition is Available of A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent by William M. Borchard with Deborah K. Squiers
Case Studies
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
Federal Circuit upholds successful opposition against application to register LEHMAN BROTHERS for whiskey
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2025 Legal 500“Deborah [Squier’s] advice is always excellent, with a sharp eye on the client’s needs and creative solutions.”
2026 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals"Highly experienced prosecution team – focused on obtaining rights cautiously while clearly presenting what is obtainable and what is not."
2025 Legal 500"The team at Cowan is wonderful. Extremely efficient, detail-oriented, and careful with deadlines. The other great aspect is that they firmly stand by the adage that no two clients are the same—so their advice is tailored towards meeting the needs and requirements of individual clients."
2025 Legal 500"They work seamlessly as a team, manage projects with efficiency, and cultivate enduring relationships with their clients, who recognize and value their responsiveness, commitment, expertise, and professionalism."
2025 Legal 500
Why Us
Founded in 1957, we maintain long-term relationships by providing sound advice, quality legal work, and highly-responsive, personalized service.
What We Do
We represent clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The boutique size of our firm, and the breadth of our practice capabilities, allow us to provide a multidisciplinary approach in a cost-effective manner.
Our Clients
Our experience spans a broad range of industries and is international in scope. We appreciate the opportunity of growing with successful companies and brands, as well as creative individuals and accomplished executives.










